What are your beliefs?
On November 23, 2022 by PamThe Christmas Season is a time of reflection. Definitely, the hustle and bustle of purchasing, baking, cooking, organizing parties and dinners has taken the focus off of the “reflection” part of the season. We live in a world where many different traditions are celebrated – depending on culture, religion or different family values and beliefs.
Movember
On November 8, 2022 by PamThis year, Movember has brought special meaning to our family. Cancer is always part of our lives. We fear it, we do our best to avoid it, we live with it. This year, my husband received a diagnosis of prostate cancer. The medical system is not easy to navigate – doctors and surgeons can be
My October 2022 Reads
On November 2, 2022 by PamI have rated them from my MOST favourite….on down…. Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie GamusThis writing style was both fun and serious – easy to read and managed to bring to the forefront the struggles of women in a man’s world. Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad
The Joy of Cycling
On October 25, 2022 by PamWhat happens when winter comes and your outdoor cycling days come to an end? Some people will by a “winter” bike or a fat bike but, those of us who don’t want to cycle around in the snow move to a indoor bike. This year, for my birthday, my family bought me a chaoke….an indoor
A Blessing for Telling the Truth (No Matter How Bitter or Sweet) – Kate Bowler
On October 12, 2022 by PamI am a truth teller – it is not always a fun place to live. I have learned how important it is to pick the right moment, to avoid it when the person is not ready for it and to definitely not do it to prove a point. Living an honest life: however, is not
Happy Thanksgiving! The “official” beginning of Autumn….
On October 8, 2022 by PamThe signs of Autumn definitely begin after Labour Day – we hang on to summer until September 21st but, it comes nonetheless with cool weather and frost, leaves changing colours, apples on trees and bright sunny days with blue skies and fluffly clouds. In my house, it means canning applesauce and apple pie filling, freezing
September 2022 – My Reading List
On October 2, 2022 by PamReading is definitely a habit for me – I love it in all forms. I have listed my books in order of preference. I have recently started to use the library again – The Fonthill Library – I am not buying as many books and I am finding some really amazing little hidden gems. The
Blessing for Everyone Going Back to School
On September 6, 2022 by PamAs most of you know, Kate Bowler is one of my favourite podcasters. She is authentic, honest and is living through a HUGE dose of reality. She writes LOTS of blessings…so, I am sharing this one for everyone who is heading back to school…. This year has tilted toward the start of school again., but
August 2022 Reading List
On September 2, 2022 by PamA new addition to my reading list will be picking my “favourite” of the month. Thanks to my friend Colleen, who asked me for my favourite from July and I really hadn’t thought about it. So, going forward, I will be doing a little reflection each month and listing my books in order of “enjoyment”
In Praise of “little communities”…
On August 28, 2022 by PamI grew up in small town Ontario. My all-time favourite play is “Our Town” – although an American take on small towns. I live in a smallish city and I love communities. As a principal, one of my strengths was building community and making sure that everyone had a chance to contribute in a responsible
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